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Pick a case for Computer Build
Posted on 11/16/20 at 8:50 am
Posted on 11/16/20 at 8:50 am
Looking at building a fairly budget conscious machine for gaming and trying to integrate some household items.
Looking at several cases around the $100 range but I haven't built a computer in about 20 years.
I'd like good cooling/fans and USB support.
Fractal Design Meshify-C
Cooler Master TD500
Phanteks Eclipse P400A
Any of these better or worse for cable management and ease of building?
Looking at several cases around the $100 range but I haven't built a computer in about 20 years.
I'd like good cooling/fans and USB support.
Fractal Design Meshify-C
Cooler Master TD500
Phanteks Eclipse P400A
Any of these better or worse for cable management and ease of building?
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Posted on 11/16/20 at 9:00 am to reggo75
Fractal and Cooler Master are my top 2 brands, but I can't help you on these specific models right now. I built on a Fractal Design about 4 or 5 years ago for my current main PC, but am looking to build probably 2021 or early 2022.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 10:16 am to reggo75
I used this in my latest build and really like it...about 125 on Amazon.
Lian Li - Lancool 2 - Mesh
I went without the RGB
Lian Li - Lancool 2 - Mesh
I went without the RGB
This post was edited on 11/16/20 at 10:17 am
Posted on 11/16/20 at 10:46 am to reggo75
Any case from a tier 1 manufacturer (FD, CM, Phanteks, Lian Li, Silverstone, etc) will be the exact same.
Pick what looks best to you
Pick what looks best to you
Posted on 11/16/20 at 10:57 am to reggo75
I have the Meshify C in white and I would 100% recommend it. Clean, good cable management, good looking
Posted on 11/16/20 at 11:11 am to reggo75
I went with Be Quiet 500DX. Should arrive this week.
Posted on 11/16/20 at 11:49 am to pmacattack
That is a nice looking case
Posted on 11/16/20 at 12:31 pm to reggo75
From the research I did on it, it is. Seems to be a good mix of space, functionality, maintenance ease, and price is right at $100
Posted on 11/16/20 at 3:18 pm to reggo75
NZXT H510i, just helped my son build his fist PC and we went this case. Unreal cable management behind the back panel with many built in velcro tie downs. This is a mid sized ATX.
This post was edited on 11/16/20 at 3:20 pm
Posted on 11/16/20 at 6:41 pm to Vlad
Second the NZXT. Finished an ITX build and used the 210i. A little tight, but the cable management is great. Also, no sharp edges inside to get cut on. Amazing that some companies still don't address the little things on cases these days.
This post was edited on 11/16/20 at 6:42 pm
Posted on 11/17/20 at 12:53 am to Chinese Bandit
Second Lian Li. Just built a rig using the Dynamic O11 XL ROG and I love it. Tons of space and great quality.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 9:10 am to reggo75
There's good options out there that there isn't one good answer.
Lian Li - any case
Fractal Design - Meshify C
Cooler master 4000D or X
Those are all top cases today in the 100 range. Just pick what you like the look of.
Lian Li - any case
Fractal Design - Meshify C
Cooler master 4000D or X
Those are all top cases today in the 100 range. Just pick what you like the look of.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 9:33 am to TigerFanatic99
I ordered the Lian Li Lancool 2.
Thanks for all the responses!
Thanks for all the responses!
Posted on 11/17/20 at 9:33 am to reggo75
I've heard great things about the meshify.
I have the define r5 and love it. Fractal makes a great product.
I have the define r5 and love it. Fractal makes a great product.
Posted on 11/17/20 at 11:47 am to reggo75
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I ordered the Lian Li Lancool 2
They also have the best system for daisy chaining RGB fans that are sequenced together with solid connecting headers if your into that. Dramatically reduces the wire clutter for 3 fans on a radiator or in the front of the case.
Posted on 11/18/20 at 9:48 am to reggo75
I love my meshify C.
Fractal just updated the design as well
Fractal just updated the design as well
Posted on 11/19/20 at 11:53 pm to reggo75
I went Loan Li on my most recent build. The other brands you mention in your OP are fine, but I have never owned a case as nice as my Lian Li. Amazing fit n finish
Posted on 11/20/20 at 3:22 am to reggo75
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Phanteks Eclipse P400A
I have this case and love it.
Really makes it easy to cable manage.
Posted on 11/20/20 at 7:42 am to pmacattack
Got the same Be quiet in Black for our recent workstation builds. Like them a lot.
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